Corinthians keeper on Flamengo clash: a crucial match, proud of call-up | OneFootball

Corinthians finished, on the afternoon of this Saturday (21), their preparations for the match against Flamengo, valid for the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship. After the training session, goalkeeper Hugo Souza spoke with Corinthians TV and highlighted the importance of the duel against the team from Rio.

“It’s always good to play games of this magnitude. We know we really need the win and we’re going to fight for it. We’re going to give our best, we’re well prepared for this match. Our fans will definitely put on a great show and, God willing, we’re going to go after these three important points at home so we can gain more confidence for the rest of the season. And so I can go into this FIFA break with a clear mind, so I can give my best there as well.”, said the goalkeeper.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Ag. Corinthians

Hugo Souza also celebrated his call-up to the Brazilian National Team and commented on his dream of playing in the World Cup. The goalkeeper was called up by Ancelotti to replace Alisson, from Liverpool, who suffered an injury days before joining the Seleção.

“It’s a dream and an immense gratitude to be able to be there. Now we’re going into two very important games so that we can be even closer to our preparation for the World Cup. And I hope to always give my best, always give my all so I can fulfill this dream of playing in a World Cup and, God willing, achieve this dream for all Brazilians.”, he concluded.

Corinthians go into the match occupying ninth place in the table, with nine points from two wins, three draws, and two losses. Flamengo, on the other hand, are in fourth place, with 13 points so far.

The most recent meeting between the teams brings back good memories for Corinthians fans. On February 1st, Timão won 2-0 in Brasília and claimed the 2026 Supercopa Rei title, with goals from Gabriel Paulista and Yuri Alberto. Now, in front of their home crowd, Corinthians are looking to repeat their good performance to climb the table and get closer to the top positions in the championship.

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